Kekuta Manneh secures U.S. citizenship

The Vancouver Whitecaps winger is closing in on eligibility to represent the national team, U.S. Soccer has confirmed.

Vancouver Whitecaps attacker Kekuta Manneh has secured American citizenship, U.S. Soccer confirmed Wednesday.

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The 22-year-old, who received his first U.S. call-up this month, still must complete additional eligibility requirements before being allowed to play for the national team. Manneh has lived in Washington state during his time with the Whitecaps in order to maintain his path to U.S. citizenship.

U.S. Soccer confirms that winger @Kekuta16 has his U.S. citizenship. One step closer to representing the #USMNT:…